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Moldavite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38   
2.08-2.16   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Moldavite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite and Chabazite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Moldavite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.

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